Government superannuation fund Funds SA has added two investment managers to its portfolio.
Government superannuation fund Funds SA has added two investment managers to its portfolio.
The fund has appointed Colonial First State to manage an inflation-linked securities portfolio and Barclays Global Investors to manage an emerging markers 130/30 Asia ex-Japan mandate.
The fund has also topped up its private equity portfolio, adding more money to its existing private equity funds.
It has made additional commitments with Adam Street Partners, LGT Capital, Partners Group, Paul Capital, Siguler Guff and United States-based investment firm TCW.
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